Fact Checks

Drug use is rapidly growing in Liberia, especially among youth. According to the United Nations Population Fund, “it is estimated that 2 in 10 youth in Liberia are users of …

In summary: During a committee hearing with the administration of the University of Liberia, two Senators – Abraham Darius Dillon and Francis Dopoe – made claims regarding allocations to the …

In Summary: Spoon TV claimed in a Facebook post that Liberia has over 73 deaths per 1,000 live births and that nearly 1 in 10 children die before age five. …

The government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health (MOH), has announced a ban on the importation and sale of shisha as part of measures to fight substance abuse in …

In Summary: On August 20, the New Republic Newspaper claimed in a publication that men are in short supply worldwide, citing a 2025 UN demographic report for the first quarter …

Dr. Jallah A. Barbu claimed that Liberia is the only country in Africa that observes Flag Day as a national holiday. We fact-checked this claim by reviewing several historical documents …

 In Summary: Vandalark Patricks, a panelist on Spoon Talk, claimed that the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) operates on a budget of less than $6 million We have verified this …

In Summary: Former Assistant Minister Isaac Doe claims only 832 or 1.59% of the 51,719 students who sat the 2025 WASSCE in Liberia passed. However, a review of WAEC’s official …

In Summary: Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph claimed he received more votes in Montserrado County than former President George Weah during the 2023 elections. We have verified this claim by …

In Summary: A Nimba County Lawmaker claims 70% of Liberians are farmers as he aimed to support a recent Executive Order restricting the export of unprocessed rubber However, relevant data …